Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. a woman touches a fern frond in a garden - Tom Werner/Getty Images As gardeners feel a nip of fall in the air, their thoughts turn ...

Many varieties can even thrive in shady spots, so you can plant them in places where other plants might not flourish. Here, ...

Dieback of ferns due to the drought can be seen in some areas of the campus redwood forest. (Photo by T. Stephens) A close-up of a western swordfern frond shows damage caused by thrips. (Photo ...

Ferns are tough, and do well planted anytime during the growing season in Iowa. Ferns are everywhere, and are a great starting point for designing your yard. Here are some tips on what varieties do ...

For the shade gardener who wants to grow edible plants, this shadowy designation of how much—or how little—direct sunlight a space receives is often perceived as second best. “I have a garden, ...

Whether you love the laciness of some ferns, how some blanket yards as natural ground cover, fill shady areas or bring a sense of the wild into your garden, ferns make a fabulous landscaping choice.

Ferns are believed to be 'old' plant species – some of them lived alongside the dinosaurs, over 200 million years ago. However, a group of Andean ferns evolved much more recently: their completely new ...